The Care of Wounds

Preface vii
 
1 The physiology of wound healing 1
 
Introduction 1
 
Definitions associated with wounds 1
 
The structure of the skin 2
 
Wound healing 3
 
Impaired wound healing 9
 
Conclusion 12
 
2 The management of patients with wounds 15
 
Introduction 15
 
Physical care 15
 
Psychological care 39
 
Spiritual care 45
 
3 General principles of wound management 61
 
Introduction 61
 
Wound assessment 61
 
Managing wounds 77
 
Documentation 85
 
Evaluating the dressing 86
 
4 Wound management products 93
 
Introduction 93
 
The development of dressings through the ages 93
 
Traditional techniques 100
 
The use of lotions 102
 
Clinically effective wound management products 108
 
Modern wound management products 110
 
5 The management of patients with chronic wounds 127
 
Introduction 127
 
The prevention and management of pressure ulcers 127
 
The management of leg ulcers 149
 
Diabetic foot ulcers 165
 
The management of fungating wounds 170
 
6 The management of patients with acute wounds 185
 
Introduction 185
 
The care of surgical wounds 185
 
Traumatic wounds 199
 
The burn injury 205
 
Radiation reactions 216
 
7 The organisation of wound management 227
 
Introduction 227
 
Managing wounds in the community 227
 
Nurse specialists in wound care 228
 
Multiprofessional wound care 229
 
Wound healing centres 230
 
Conclusions 230
 
Index 233

"This is a well-written book that presents up-to-date information that is grounded in research. The author also presents guidelines from national and international groups that are helpful in problem-solving and management of wounds." ( Doody's , 7 June 2013) "In summary, this text will prove to be a useful "dip in" book for those involved with wounds and the reader will be grateful for the inclusion/reference to a large number and range of scoring tools/classification systems and relevant charts all in one place." ( Nursing Times , 11 October 2012) "An excellent resource in providing a holistic approach to wound care for both professionals and student nurses. " Debbie Maddox, Community Staff Nurse "A succinct, evidenced-based analysis of the care of wounds in the community and hospital...A very accessible well thought-out book which takes into consideration recent developments of wound management. " Sara Hutton, Staff Nurse "This book is a comprehensive guide of wound care know-how, that would be an excellent buy for student and qualified alike. " Debbie Saunders, Student Nurse, University of East Anglia

"This is a well-written book that presents up-to-date information that is grounded in research. The author also presents guidelines from national and international groups that are helpful in problem-solving and management of wounds." (Doody's, 7 June 2013)
 
"In summary, this text will prove to be a useful "dip in" book for those involved with wounds and the reader will be grateful for the inclusion/reference to a large number and range of scoring tools/classification systems and relevant charts all in one place." (Nursing Times, 11 October 2012)
 
"An excellent resource in providing a holistic approach to wound care for both professionals and student nurses." Debbie Maddox, Community Staff Nurse
 
"A succinct, evidenced-based analysis of the care of wounds in the community and hospital...A very accessible well thought-out book which takes into consideration recent developments of wound management." Sara Hutton, Staff Nurse
 
"This book is a comprehensive guide of wound care know-how, that would be an excellent buy for student and qualified alike." Debbie Saunders, Student Nurse, University of East Anglia